To be a better "performer", I'd suggest books that are going to go over theory of magic. Being a good performer is far more than knowing a few tricks or even knowing alot of tricks. It's putting everything together smoothly. If you are into card magic, I'd highly suggest the first two volumes of Card College to start with. The second volume touches more on theory at the end and I've never learned more about what it is to be a good performer than in that chapter. It will also give you enough technical knowledge to get you started. It also references alot of other books that I think are must reads to help with some of the finer aspects of being a great magician (Ie: Influencing people). Some of those extra books also help in just about every other aspect of life in general.

If I am not mistaken, there is a book specifically about magic theory called "The Art of Magic"? Someone will hopefully correct me if I'm wrong.

To be a better "performer", I'd suggest books that are going to go over theory of magic. Being a good performer is far more than knowing a few tricks or even knowing alot of tricks. It's putting everything together smoothly. If you are into card magic, I'd highly suggest the first two volumes of Card College to start with. The second volume touches more on theory at the end and I've never learned more about what it is to be a good performer than in that chapter. It will also give you enough technical knowledge to get you started. It also references alot of other books that I think are must reads to help with some of the finer aspects of being a great magician (Ie: Influencing people). Some of those extra books also help in just about every other aspect of life in general.

If I am not mistaken, there is a book specifically about magic theory called "The Art of Magic"? Someone will hopefully correct me if I'm wrong.

-ArchAngel_G

Um, did you look those two books up?strong magic, is ABOUT getting better reactions, THUS, being a better performer.I believe seriously silly is also about being a better performer.

That's like asking if a PB & J illusion or Triumph is a better trick. They're geared towards different things. If you want to learn about structuring all magic, but more for close-up, get strong magic. If you want to learn about kids, get Seriously Silly.

No matter what you buy, DO NOT read it cover to cover and stick it on your bookshelf to collect dust.

First, write down your top 5 effects.Next, after each chapter, write down a SUMMARY of the ideas and advice, and see how you can apply it to one (or all) of your effects.And finally, modify the effect and get it ready to perform with the new stuff. And go do it on several people.

It will take you many months to finish the book, but when you do, YOU'RE GOLDEN.

Reactions are based upon trick quality, appropriateness to the venue, social value, experience, social expectations, performance, environment and many other things.

A fire trick for a league of drunk 20yo girls in a bar, when they already like you, and heard screams from your last spectators - is more likely to get screams than the 60yo man after Catholic church service that doesn't like you and hates magic.

Rough example, but you get the idea.

Strong Magic is a huge leap forward in many of those areas, but definitely not a one-stop solution.

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